Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Brussels and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 18 Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:35 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:10 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BRU to HEL flight.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
With an impressive 88.48% of services arriving as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating BRU to HEL flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BRU and HEL:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is $108. A return plane ticket is currently $293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRU to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BRU to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights leaving from Brussels International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Brussels International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRU to HEL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you want to check out another great destination in Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key highlights.
